Everywhere around the world, people can be seen with brightly colored hair. from shades of red and blue to even bolder tones such as green and purple,these colorful hair colors have become a common sight. In fact many people have chosen to dye their hair at least once in their lives. But this raises the question :why do people dye their hair?
There are many reasons why people dye their hair but there is a common trend that appears among many. It is a common opinion that dyeing one’s hair is a form of self-expression. Many believe that dyeing their hair helps them change something about themselves and sends a message to others that they are exploring who they really are as a person.
“I don’t like my natural hair color, it is more like a form of self-expression,” FHS senior Gin To said. “Like, once COVID hit, I started dyeing my hair and started to kind of like explore other identities that I have, and I just continued on doing it and trying out different styles, and I just think it’s very fun.”
Another outcome of dyeing hair is the distinct increase of self-confidence. Changing your hair color can completely change your physical image, and many have shared that after dyeing their hair, they begin to see themselves in a more positive light.. It could even go as far as improving one’s self confidence and make them feel better about themself than their original hair color ever did.
“I felt more positive about myself, personally because I’ve been wanting to dye my hair since I was little and I think I just look better now,” FHS freshman Caitlin Wen said.
Other than self-expression and confidence, dyeing your hair is supposed to be a fun change for people to experience. Coloring your hair doesn’t always have a deeper meaning, it could just be out for the fun of dyeing hair.
“It was kind of impulsive, because me and my friend were at Target and we just wanted to do something, so we bought hair dye,” FHS freshman Priscilla Kim said.
People have many different reasons as to why they would change similar visual aspects about themselves. From using bolder colors to expressive styles, people who dye their hair found different ways to express themselves and boost their self-confidence in a safe way. Individuals who have dyed their hair agree that changing their hair color best helps convey their personality.
It brings out a new side of individuals in a positive light and boosts their individuality. There are many ways to express yourself but dyeing your hair so far is the safest and best way one can display their identity.
